When a Coppola and Everlane Collaborate

Gia Coppola comes from what might be called a creative family if you're into understatements. The California native is hardly a black sheep—she has set her sites on photography and directing, most recently turning her eye on fashion design with a new collaboration with Everlane. The direct-to-consumer brand is all about luxury minimalism at affordable price points, and Coppola is giving that aesthetic a dose of LA cool in a collection that leverages stripes and is inspired by the palm tree lined streets of her hometown. The collection is available now on everlane.com.

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HB: Why was Everlane a good partner to do a design collaboration with?

GC: I really admired Everlane's simplicity. All of the details are really in their cut and fabric all with the goal of keeping things affordable.

HB: How would you describe your relationship with fashion overall?

GC: I always feel inspired by clothes in movies, photographs or people on the street— I feel its away to convey a part of your interior life on your exterior. You can understand a lot about a person by what they're wearing.

HB: You have been involved in a lot of creative endeavors, from directing to photography, how is fashion design similar or dissimilar in terms of creative process?

GC: I find it very similar. It's all a collaboration. It stems from a small idea and then it grows and builds with all different people involved and various circumstances you're faced with, and then the product sort of takes a new form better than your first initial idea.

HB: What was the inspiration for the collection?

GC: Striped tees have always been a staple piece for me. I feel comfortable in them no matter what mood I'm in. I'm very much a California girl so I wanted something fun and functional for summer.

HB: Why is California such a big inspiration overall for you?

GC: It's where I was raised. Los Angeles and Napa Valley. I love the history behind it and the palm trees and light; its very soothing to me.

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HB: What's your favorite piece in the collection?

GC: I like the striped slim mini dress because its a recreation of my favorite stripe dress I had as a teenager by Imitation of Christ. I loved that dress so much I went to the fabric store brought it to a tailor and made more. Now the dress lives on.

HB: Is there anyone specific you picture wearing the collection, past or present?

GC: I'm excited for my friends to wear it.

HB: How would you describe your summer style?

GC: Well, I broke my foot so I'm wearing a big boot. I've been trying to find ways to make it fashionable. I'll be wearing a lot of Everlane.

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